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R272 EKV

1998 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,125 mi
Last recorded78,125 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Lanos65,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 EKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,125 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front abs sensors touching abs rings abs system seems to be working ok

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,125 miles

both front abs sensors touching abs rings abs system seems to be working ok

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,231 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,165 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 74,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,649 miles

Air Bag Light On

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air Bag Light On

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,771 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED FUNCTION NOT IMPAIRED.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED FUNCTION NOT IMPAIRED.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,265 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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R272 EKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R272 EKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 EKV registered?

R272 EKV is a 1998 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R272 EKV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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